There's a chance the Boston Celtics could be back at full strength when the Portland Trail Blazers come to town Wednesday night.
Celtics guard Jrue Holiday on Sunday missed his second consecutive game due to an injury to his right pinky, and the timeline for his return remains unclear. Holiday said he suffered the “mallet finger” injury—caused by damage to the tendon that straightens the finger—when he jammed it while going for a rebound.
Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla gives an injury update on Jrue Holiday and the possibility of him playing in the Celtics next matchup.Mazzulla provides encouraging injury update on Jrue Holiday origin
Jan 29, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) shoots the ball while Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) and guard Jrue Holiday (4) look on during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images / Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Brown’s message didn’t come across as a challenge. It sounded more like encouragement, the words of a caring teammate looking to empower one of his brothers.
Jrue Holiday said he doesn't have a timetable for his return as he believes it's the first time he's dealt with mallet finger in his career.
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